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Active & Discovery on the Rhône (Southbound) 2023

8 days
From Lyon to Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhone
4.6
234 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lyon

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  2. Day 2

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Urban Hike through Lyon's Traboules (secret passageways) - explore 19th-century silk trade history
    • Guided Culinary Walk through Lyon - discover local architecture and specialties
    • Cooking Class - learn to make Lyonnaise specialty

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Tour through private and public terraces with panoramic views of Lyon, starting from the roof of the Basilica de Fourvière
    Landmarks
    Basilica de Fourvière
  3. Day 3

    Tain l'Hermitage - Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Excursion on rail-bike along the descent of the Gorges du Doux with panoramic views
    • Guided Hike in the vineyards surrounding Tournon and Tain-l'Hermitage
    • Guided Tour of the Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum - chocolate experience
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Tournon - medieval city including 16th-century castle
    • Cooking Demonstration - learn to prepare a Lyonnaise treat while sailing to Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Nighttime Guided Tour of Viviers - discover legends, tales and ghost stories
    Landmarks
    Gorges du Doux
    Valrhona Chocolate Factory and Museum
    Tournon
    Tain-l'Hermitage
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  4. Day 4

    Viviers to Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Kayak Trip in the Gorges de l'Ardèche - explore spectacular canyons of the Rhône tributary
    • Guided Hike through the Natural Reserve of Cirque d'Estre
    • Guided Visit - underground Wine Tasting with expert speleologist (cave guide) and oenologist (wine-making expert)
    Landmarks
    Gorges de l'Ardèche
    Cirque d'Estre
    Lock Bollène
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  5. Day 5

    Avignon to Arles

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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided E-Bike Ride through Gard region
    • Visit to an authentic Provençal farmhouse - experience essential oil creation
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon - includes visit to the 14th-century Palace of the Popes and Les Halles covered market

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Tour of wine cellars at Châteauneuf-du-Pape with wine tasting
    • Guided Optional Kayak Excursion through the waters of Pont du Gard - highest elevated Roman aqueduct
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Les Halles
    Pont du Gard
    Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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  6. Day 6

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike through Val d'Enfer - unique white limestone rock formations with audio/video experience at Carrières de Lumières
    • Painting Workshop - learn Vincent van Gogh techniques and create your own painting
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Arles with visit from a local bullfighter - learn about bullfighting secrets and traditions
    Landmarks
    Val d'Enfer
    Carrières de Lumières
  7. Day 7

    Port-Saint-Louis - Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Ride through Camargue Natural Park - view over 400 bird species including pink flamingos
    • Guided Tour of oyster farm in Camargue Natural Park - oyster tasting and learn oyster farming
    • Visit to a traditional black bull ranch in Camargue Regional Nature Park
    Landmarks
    Camargue Natural Park
    Port-Saint-Louis
  8. Day 8

    Arles to Marseille

    Meals
    Breakfast

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